Snows of Kilimanjaro by taffy

Snows of Kilimanjaro

Summer in Tanzania, on the morning before we left on safari, we were treated to the very clear snow-capped mountain. Just knowing it was Kilimanjaro felt quite magical.
Just filling in some gaps from the beginning of our trip - no need to comment.
crikey, I think a friend of mine climbed that mountain a few years ago - fundraising for the British bowel cancer association after his wife died on bowel Ca..
January 27th, 2019  
@brigette Wow -- that's quite a commitment for fundraising! It is a long tough climb, we heard.
January 27th, 2019  
What a lovely shot
January 27th, 2019  
No wonder you enjoyed your time in Tanzania!!! What a view. BTW, I think 'Snows of Kilimanjoro' was the title of a long-forgotten film that was showing at the cinema near where I lived.
January 27th, 2019  
@golftragic Thanks! I think it's the title of Hemingway's book, which then was made into a movie. At least, that's what I was thinking when I totally plagiarized his title without attributing credit! Here's the summary from an online source (glad our experience was nothing like the book!!):

"The Snows of Kilimanjaro Summary. Stranded on safari in the African plains, Harry apologizes to his wife Helen for the stench of the gangrene eating its way up his leg. The two of them watch the carrion birds that have encircled the camp, waiting for his death."

Totally gross as I think about the scavengers surrounding animal kills that we saw over the 12 days!
January 27th, 2019  
Oh yuck!!! Thanks for the information, but I don't think that book, Hemingway or not, will be on bedside table.
January 27th, 2019  
I don't think a three-word phrase constitutes plagiarism unless it's something quite iconic.
January 27th, 2019  
Fabulous shot, I too was in awe seeing it for the first time. Awful book though 😉
January 27th, 2019  
You have captured the magic with it just peeping over the building. Envious. One of those views I'd love to see for myself. Thanks for sharing.
January 27th, 2019  
Looks like a beautiuful place to stay.
January 27th, 2019  
Wow, what a great view, so beautiful, wonderfully captured!
January 27th, 2019  
Looks magic
January 27th, 2019  
Such a fabulous view! Magical!
January 27th, 2019  
Just peaking through, very nice!
January 27th, 2019  
How lovely! What a special spot to stay with that iconic view just behind you.
January 27th, 2019  
great view and diary shot to remind you of your amazing safari
January 27th, 2019  
Beautiful scene
January 27th, 2019  
How gorgeous
January 27th, 2019  
@taffy It's not the most appealing bedtime story, is it?! But oh how exciting to see Kilimanjaro up close and personal as you set off. Iconic sight.
January 27th, 2019  
How wonderful to be so close and to have such a clear view of the summit.
January 27th, 2019  
Beautiful!
January 27th, 2019  
Beautiful view and image
January 27th, 2019  
What a lovely scene. I would love to see Kilimanjaro. It was/is on my bucket list to climb, although I would be happy just to see it for myself.
January 27th, 2019  
Ooh how lovely to see the snow capped Kilimanjaro
January 27th, 2019  
Wonderful framing of Kilimanjaro...great clarity and colors in this shot
January 27th, 2019  
So pretty
January 27th, 2019  
Fabulous view
January 27th, 2019  
Terrific capture :)
January 27th, 2019  
what an exciting start to the trip to have this fabulous mountain scenery behind you. Id book it based on your picture here!
January 27th, 2019  
Beautiful scene!
January 28th, 2019  
So let sly and it must have been a really exciting moment. And now it’s -20 f!?
January 28th, 2019  
Beautiful.
January 28th, 2019  
Beautiful shot
January 28th, 2019  
Such a juicy photo!
January 29th, 2019  
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